Author: Alyssa F
As of now, I am currently chipping away at my manuscript. When I'm not doing that, I work as a designer and copy editor, or freelance editing.
Just a little left
A little update on my manuscript: I didn’t finish on time. The last couple of days I put a lot of pressure on myself to finish by my deadline and that’s all I could think about and struggled with the next words. Coming off a vacation would hopefully leave me ready to finish the last … More Just a little left
Few favorite writerly audio things
I was going to write about my word count this week, but I felt like I needed a little more time and break down my process better. So, instead, here are a few audio things that I’ve been enjoying these last few weeks: … More Few favorite writerly audio things
Writing Prompt 7
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Progress Update: A new deadline approaches
And those that read my previous post about school, know that it didn’t work out in my favor. So now, this brings me here: a couple of months into the year with a new deadline. … More Progress Update: A new deadline approaches
The attempt at an ideal writing day
When it comes to writing, getting any kind of time in is ideal. I think when you’re creating your own ideal writing day, or a general ideal day, the root of it is time management. How do you spend your time normally and how do you want to change it, or what are the things you want to hold yourself accountable for? … More The attempt at an ideal writing day
Writing Prompt 6
A lesson in rejection
The email was crack in my confidence–I almost started to cry. I had my thoughts of how it would go if I got accepted. I was ready for that. I was excited for it. … More A lesson in rejection
Write Reads 2: Forest for the Trees
Hello writers, I wanted to start the Write Reads series this year with Betsy Lerner’s “Forest for the Trees.” I am hoping to bring these writing book reviews to my site to serve as a guide to pick up something you may want to read, or not read. Enjoy! Please note, I will be paraphrasing … More Write Reads 2: Forest for the Trees